# Iran’s calculations as US escalation looms: Trust, midterms, Hormuz

- Source: Al Jazeera
- Published: 2026-10-27T15:26:59+00:00
- Category: World
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Tehran remains firm on demands despite diplomatic urgency to prevent escalation in the ongoing US-Israeli conflict.

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